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Reducing caregiver burden through short-term training: evaluation findings from a caregiver support project
- Authors:
- BARUSCH Amanda Smith, SPAID Wanda M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 17(1/2), 1991, pp.7-33.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reports on and evaluates a Caregiver Support Project designed to enhance coping skills and reduce stress for elderly carers by group or in-home training sessions.
Care of elderly people with mental illness: specialist services and medical training
- Authors:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Physicians
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 33p., diags., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the growth in specialised services for elderly people with a mental illness, the provision of services, and evaluation and training in the psychiatry of old age.
Enhancing computer self-efficacy and attitudes in multi-ethnic older adults: a randomised controlled study
- Authors:
- LAGANA Luciana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 31(6), August 2011, pp.911-933.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The aims of this study were to test and refine a new measure of attitudes toward computer technology in older adults, and to test whether a training programme enhanced older adults' computer technology attitudes and self-efficacy. The participants were 96 volunteer community-dwelling adults from ethnically diverse populations aged 52 to 94 years living in Los Angeles County, California. The study involved testing one group of participants before and after 1 to 1 computer training (provided once a week for 6 weeks) aiming to increase their computer technology attitudes and self-efficacy; the control group were assessed twice but did not received any training until after completing the second assessment. Testing was carried out using the new Older Adults' Computer Technology Attitudes Scale, and the existing Computer User Self-Efficacy Scale. The article reports that the revised Older Adults' Computer Technology Attitudes Scale used for the study was found to show strong reliability, and analysis demonstrated that the training programme induced significant changes in attitudes and self-efficacy. The researchers note that the findings indicate that the enhancement of computer attitudes and self-efficacy in old age is feasible, and that this suggests a strong potential for teaching computer technology to ageing individuals from various ethnic groups.
Evaluating an education project in mental health of older people
- Author:
- BUTLER Rose
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 31.8.04, 2004, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Describes the development and evaluation of an education and training pathway for older people's mental health aiming to increase the knowledge and skills of non-specialist NHS-registered and support staff working on acute wards for older people. Concludes the workshops were successful because learning outcomes appear to have been achieved. Summarises factors affecting success and makes recommendations to improve training.
The biggest challenge
- Author:
- LIEBERMAN Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.11.89, 1989, pp.14-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Dementia Services Development Centre, based in Stirling University, will bring together information, training, research and evaluation in one practice-oriented package.
Qualitative evaluation of an intervention program for sustained internet use among low-income older adults
- Authors:
- KIM Jinsook, GRAY Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 41(3), 2016, pp.240-253.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
The purpose of this study was to: explore low-income older adults’ perceptions of participating in an intervention program for sustained Internet use, identify factors affecting their Internet use, and provide recommendations for program improvement. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews of 11 public housing building residents who participated in a program that provided a computer/Internet skills training, public computer stations, free personal computers and broadband Internet services, and post-training assistance. Three major themes emerged through thematic analysis: impacts, barriers, and user needs and wants. The theme impacts indicated the positive changes that respondents experienced, including enhanced social connections, development of life skills, and monetary benefits from using the Internet (e.g., saving long distance call costs). The theme barriers included barriers to program participation and barriers to full, sustained Internet use. Distrust of governmental or social programs and fears of technology appeared to hinder program participation. Despite the comprehensiveness of the program, program participants still faced barriers at different phases. Limited proficiency, fears about cyber security, and broadband-related issues (e.g., technical and cost-related issues) may prevent full, sustained Internet use. The theme user needs and wants included individual device and technical support needs and preference for Wi-Fi for Internet access. Provision of individual devices (e.g., laptop computers) and ongoing technical support appeared to be crucial for sustained Internet use among low-income older adults. Providing a building-wide Wi-Fi system rather than individual modems in each residential unit might better meet user preferences and maintenance needs in multi-unit housing buildings. (Publisher abstract)
Let's do something together: identifying the effective components of intergenerational programs
- Authors:
- EPSTEIN Ann S., BOISVERT Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 4(3), 2006, pp.87-109.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
This study examined the environment and activities that effectively promote individual involvement and cross-age interactions in a joint day care setting serving seniors and children from infancy through kindergarten. It evaluated the impact of staff training on improving program quality, and examined the relationship between the components of quality and participant engagement. Two instruments were developed to assess program and participant characteristics, respectively, the Intergenerational Program Quality Assessment and the Intergenerational Involvement and Interaction Inventory. Using a pre-post design, data were collected on 25 intergenerational activities with 108 children and 68 seniors before training, and 25 sessions with 111 children and 93 seniors after training. Five components were found to characterize effective programs and promote participant engagement: a designated intergenerational space that is shared, accessible, and stocked with materials inviting to both age groups; a consistent daily schedule that allows for formal as well as informal cross-age interactions; open-ended activities that emphasize process over product and provide opportunities for planning and reflection; the explicit facilitation of cross-age interactions by caregivers; and objective observational assessment to plan activities and share information with families. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Feasibility of implementing the Strong for Life program in community settings
- Authors:
- ETKIN Caryn D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 46(2), April 2006, pp.284-292.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The authors describe the results of the dissemination of an home-based exercise program called Strong for Life as it was implemented in a nationwide, volunteer caregiving program called Faith in Action, including training of volunteers who implemented the program, recruitment of older adult participants, exercise adherence, and attitudes and perceptions of program staff and participants. One hundred and five frail, homebound older adults were recruited from 10 Faith in Action sites to participate in the Strong for Life exercise program. One hundred and three volunteer trainers were trained by physical therapists to assist the older adults with the program. Surveys were conducted with older adults, volunteer trainers, and Faith in Action sites at baseline and after the older adults had been engaged in the program for 4 months. Satisfaction with program components was very high: At follow-up, 100% of volunteers and 98.6% of older adults rated the program positively. Participants reported engaging in exercise on average 2.2 times per week, with 53% of the participants exercising at least 2 to 4 times per week. Participants also had significant improvements in the Short Form-20 social functioning scale. There were no serious adverse events reported. It is concluded that dissemination of the Strong for Life program in a community setting using trained lay volunteers was feasible, acceptable, and safe. Existing volunteer caregiving organizations such as Faith in Action offer a feasible and safe means of disseminating late-life exercise programs to the frail older population.
Support and information in a stress free environment
- Authors:
- McLOUGHLIN Deborah, NG Annie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(4), July 1999, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Describes the implementation of a three day education programme for carers of people with Alzheimer's Disease.
Developing support groups for individuals with early stage alzheimer's disease: planning, implementation and evaluation
- Author:
- YALE Robyn
- Publisher:
- Health Professions Press
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 250p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
Provides practical guidance in developing, facilitating, and administering effective support groups for people with early-stage Alzheimer's Disease. Covers recruiting participants and facilitators, setting up and running the group, evaluation, involving carers, training facilitators, and also reviews research in this area.